As the World Cup 2025/2026 qualifying campaign approaches Matchday 9, Croatia vs Faroe Islands to Stadion HNK Rijeka. With both teams having already faced each other earlier in the qualifiers, this Group L clash promises a high-stakes encounter. Croatia, at home, aim to consolidate their leading position, while Faroe Islands look to build on recent wins and challenge a strong Croatian side.
Match Overview – Croatia vs Faroe Islands
- Fixture: Croatia vs Faroe Islands
- Competition: UEFA World Cup 2025/2026 Qualifiers – Group L (Matchday 9)
- Date & Kick-Off: Friday, November 15, 2025 – 01:15 AM (Local Time)
- Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka
- Referee: To Be Confirmed
Croatia, led by midfield maestro Luka Modrić, have been nearly unstoppable at home. Their combination of veteran experience and youthful talent in attack has produced convincing victories, including a 3–0 win over Gibraltar and a 4–0 victory against Montenegro. Faroe Islands, though showing some promising results against teams like Czech Republic (2–1) and Montenegro (4–0), will likely adopt a defensive setup and try to capitalize on counter-attacks, as they did in their narrow 0–1 loss to Croatia earlier in September 2025.
Recent Form Analysis – Croatia vs Faroe Islands
Croatia – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Result Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10 | Croatia vs Gibraltar | 3–0 | Win |
| 09/10 | Czech Republic vs Croatia | 0–0 | Draw |
| 08/09 | Croatia vs Montenegro | 4–0 | Win |
| 05/09 | Faroe Islands vs Croatia | 0–1 | Win |
| 09/06 | Croatia vs Czech Republic | 5–1 | Win |
Analysis: Croatia have scored 13 goals and conceded only one in their last five matches. Their form highlights an excellent balance between attacking creativity and defensive organization. With home advantage and the midfield brilliance of Modrić, Croatia are expected to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities.
Faroe Islands – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Result Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10 | Faroe Islands vs Czech Republic | 2–1 | Win |
| 09/10 | Faroe Islands vs Montenegro | 4–0 | Win |
| 08/09 | Gibraltar vs Faroe Islands | 0–1 | Win |
| 05/09 | Faroe Islands vs Croatia | 0–1 | Loss |
| 09/06 | Faroe Islands vs Gibraltar | 2–1 | Win |
Analysis: Faroe Islands are effective against lower-ranked teams, winning four of their last five matches. However, they struggle against top-tier opponents like Croatia, having only managed narrow losses. Their defensive discipline will be key, but scoring opportunities are likely to be rare against a Croatian side that presses high and controls possession.
Head-to-Head – Croatia vs Faroe Islands
- 05/09/2025 – Faroe Islands 0–1 Croatia (WC Qualifiers)
Croatia have won every competitive encounter against the Faroe Islands, including the sole qualifier this season. Historical dominance and superior squad quality make Croatia clear favorites for this fixture.
Predicted Lineups – Croatia vs Faroe Islands
Croatia (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Dominik Livaković
- Defenders: Josip Stanišić, Josip Šutalo, Joško Gvardiol, Marin Pongračić
- Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Petar Sučić, Lovro Majer
- Forwards: Mario Pašalić, Andrej Kramarić, Ivan Perišić
Faroe Islands (5-4-1)
- Goalkeeper: Bárður á Reynatrøð
- Defenders: Odmar Færø, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Andrias Edmundsson, Viljormur Davidsen, Jann Julian Benjaminsen
- Midfielders: Jóannes Bjartalíð, Geza David Turi, Meinhard Olsen
- Forward: Jóan Símun Edmundsson
Statistical Projection
| Metric | Croatia | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | ~70% | ~30% |
| Shots on Target | 8–12 | 1–3 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 3.0–3.5 | 0.3–0.8 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 65% | 15% |
| Corners | 6–8 | 1–3 |
Prediction Summary – Croatia vs Faroe Islands
Croatia are expected to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against the Faroe Islands, who will focus on a compact defensive setup. Despite Faroe Islands’ occasional success against lower-ranked teams, the gulf in class and experience is likely too large. Croatia’s attacking trio of Kramarić, Perišić, and Pašalić, supported by Modrić, should secure a convincing home win.
Final Score Prediction:
Croatia 4–0 Faroe Islands
Likely Scorers:
- Andrej Kramarić (Croatia)
- Ivan Perišić (Croatia)
- Mario Pašalić (Croatia)
- Luka Modrić (Croatia)
Confidence Levels:
✅ Croatia Win – 85%
🤝 Draw – 10%
❌ Faroe Islands Win – 5%
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Betting Insights by E2BET – Croatia vs Faroe Islands
✅ Match Result: Croatia Win
✅ Both Teams to Score: No
✅ Total Goals: Over 3.5
✅ Anytime Scorer: Andrej Kramarić
FAQs – Croatia vs Faroe Islands
1.When will Croatia vs Faroe Islands be played?
Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 01:15 AM (Local Time) at Stadion HNK Rijeka.
2.What competition is this match part of?
UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – Group L (Matchday 9).
3.Who is in better form?
Croatia have been dominant with four wins and one draw in their last five matches, scoring 13 goals.
4.What’s the predicted scoreline?
Croatia 4–0 Faroe Islands.
5.What are the best betting tips?
✅ Croatia to Win
✅ Over 3.5 Goals
✅ Andrej Kramarić to Score Anytime